NAIA Signs Partnership with U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced a three-year partnership with the U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health (USCAH) as the association’s official athletic health and safety partner of the NAIA. The new agreement will run through 2023.
"The U.S. Council for Athletes' Health is excited to collaborate and partner with the NAIA and its member institutions regarding athlete health and safety initiatives. We look forward to supporting all NAIA institutions with proactive programming designed to enhance athlete health, safety, and the overall experience for everyone involved with NAIA athletics," said James R. Borchers, MD, MPH, Co-Founder & President at USCAH.
USCAH provides trusted expertise to athletic institutions regarding health and safety processes and procedures. The organization is committed to providing independent and unbiased medical knowledge to individuals and organizations dedicated to the optimal health and safety of athletes.
“The NAIA is very excited to announce our partnership with USCAH. This innovative partnership positions our member institutions with the ability to receive exceptional support as they evaluate their athlete healthcare delivery systems,” said NAIA President and CEO Jim Carr. “We look forward to continuing to identify ways to support student-athlete health and safety, and this partnership with USCAH is an example of that commitment.”
USCAH is comprised of a diverse, multidisciplinary team of medical experts with experience serving in high-level positions within intermediate and collegiate athletic organizations. The team was strategically comprised of experts positioned to address all aspects of athletic healthcare, including compliance, assessment, education, personnel, and programming.
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The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is a governing body of small athletics programs that are dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. Since 1937, the NAIA has administered programs dedicated to championships in balance with the overall college educational experience. Each year more than 77,000 NAIA student-athletes have the opportunity to play college sports, earn over $800 million in scholarships, and compete for a chance to participate in 27 national championships. www.naia.org | @NAIA
The U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health (USCAH) was founded upon the apparent need within athletic institutions for trusted, independent partners with the experience and expertise to advise and consult with organizations regarding their healthcare delivery system. USCAH is committed to providing independent and unbiased medical expertise to organizations and individuals dedicated to the optimal health and safety for the athletes they serve. For more information, visit uscah.com.